Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive a picture of the past and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history. This intriguing visual history contains over 200 photographs that bring to life the rich cultural heritage of the region known as "America 's Last Frontier. " The isolation and harsh environment of Presque Isle, Caribou, and New Sweden have shaped the distinctive character of these three communities. The social...
Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs...